Meet Bakari: Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s New Silverback Gorilla | Gorilla Falls Trail

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new leader on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Bakari, a 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, is settling in as the troop’s new silverback after the longtime leader, Gino. Disney says animal care teams are introducing Bakari to the family group gradually, following a step-by-step process designed to build trust and positive social bonds. Watch for Bakari as he acclimates and begins interacting more with the troop. Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered, and Disney says the transition is part of ongoing conservation and animal-care efforts.